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NASCAR Crew Chief Reveals Cheating Trick That Exploited Fuel Rules For Years

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In a rare admission years later, veteran crew chief Ben Leslie revealed how his team worked around fuel rules while preparing cars for Mark Martin at Roush Racing. The method allowed them to add extra fuel during inspection without triggering penalties. At the time, NASCAR limited fuel cells to 22 gallons, and officials checked each […] The post NASCAR Crew Chief Reveals Cheating Trick That Exploited Fuel Rules For Years appeared first on HEAVY.

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Mark Martin: Jeff Gordon ‘Destroyed Us’ in 1998 Title Fight

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For Mark Martin, the 1998 season wasn’t a failure.It just felt like one.Because no matter how fast he was, no matter how many races he won, there was no catching Jeff Gordon.“By the way, we won the Winston in seven races that year and scored enough points to win the championship any other year except […] The post Mark Martin: Jeff Gordon ‘Destroyed Us’ in 1998 Title Fight appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NASCAR Cup Series Return to Rockingham Speedway Sparks Caution from Insiders

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NASCAR insiders raise concerns over Cup Series return to Rockingham after sellout weekend. Rockingham Speedway drew sellout crowds again during the April 3-4 weekend as national series racing returned for a second straight year.The track hosted the Craftsman Truck Series, Xfinity Series, and an ARCA race, all of which delivered steady action on the one-mile […] The post NASCAR Cup Series Return to Rockingham Speedway Sparks Caution from Insiders appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Mark Martin Sounds off on Cleetus McFarland’s O’Reilly Debut

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Mark Martin has never been one to shy away from voicing his opinion on NASCAR.On the heels of YouTube sensation Cleetus McFarland making his O’Reilly Auto Parts Series debut, the NASCAR Hall of Famer got honest about the driver’s performance. McFarland started the race 35th and wound up 32nd. In a recent episode of the “Door […] The post Mark Martin Sounds off on Cleetus McFarland’s O’Reilly Debut appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NASCAR: Mark Martin Explains Why Teams Struggle to Keep Up

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Mark Martin shared a clear view of how competition works in NASCAR during a recent interview clip released by Racing America. The NASCAR Hall of Famer spoke about the daily effort teams put in and why results are not always immediate.Martin, who raced at the top level for decades, explained that every team is always […] The post NASCAR: Mark Martin Explains Why Teams Struggle to Keep Up appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Carson Hocevar Reveals Mark Martin Advice That Fueled Darlington Breakthrough

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Carson Hocevar delivered a career-best performance at Darlington Raceway after following key advice from NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin. The Spire Motorsports driver shared the moment during a Twitch stream on March 25, days after the Goodyear 400.Carson Hocevar started from the rear of the 37-car field but stayed patient through the early stages […] The post Carson Hocevar Reveals Mark Martin Advice That Fueled Darlington Breakthrough appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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